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{{Short description|Town in Bay of Plenty, New Zealand}}
{{for|the warship of this name|HMNZS Te Kaha (F77)}}
{{for multi|the warship of this name|HMNZS Te Kaha (F77)|the stadium under construction in Christchurch|Te Kaha (stadium)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2019}}
{{Use New Zealand English|date=January 2023}}
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| subdivision_name3 = Coast Ward
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[[File:33.5.33_Te_Kaha_Co-op_Dairy_Factory.jpg|alt=|right|thumb|Te Kaha Co-op Dairy Factory]]
'''Te Kaha''' is a small [[New Zealand]] community situated in the [[Bay of Plenty]] near [[Opotiki]]. It has a population of about 387, up from 306 in 2006. Approximately 85% of whom are of [[Māori people|Māori]] descent.
'''Te Kaha''' is a small New Zealand community situated in the [[Bay of Plenty]] near [[Ōpōtiki]]. The New Zealand [[Ministry for Culture and Heritage]] gives a translation of "the rope" for {{lang|mi|Te Kaha}}.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://nzhistory.govt.nz/culture/maori-language-week/1000-maori-place-names|title=1000 Māori place names|publisher=New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage|date=6 August 2019}}</ref> The full name of Te Kaha is Te-Kahanui-A-Tikirākau. Te Kaha is a little outpost that contains a couple of dairies and the Te Kaha resort.
Corporal [[Willie Apiata]], who received the New Zealand Victoria Cross on 2 July 2007, comes from Te Kaha, as did [[Moana-Nui-a-Kiwa Ngarimu]] who received the VC posthumously in October 1943.


==Marae==
List of marae in the Te Whanau a Apanui iwi.
Hārāwaka - Hawai;
Hikarukutai - Maraenui;
Tutāwake - Whitianga;
Rongomaihuatahi - Omaio;
Matekitatahi - Otuwhare;
Hinetekahu - Waiōrore;
Te Ehutu - Te Kaha;
Kaiaio - Maungaroa;
Kahurautao - Pahaoa;
Maruhaeremuri - Wairuru;
Pararaki - Raukokore;
Kauaetangohia - Whangaparaoa;
Ngunguruoterangi - Potaka.


The township is in the ''[[rohe]]'' (tribal area) of [[Te Whānau-ā-Apanui]]. It has four [[marae]], affiliated with local [[hapū]]:<ref name="tkmentry">{{cite web|title=Te Kāhui Māngai directory|url= http://www.tkm.govt.nz/ |website=tkm.govt.nz|publisher=[[Te Puni Kōkiri]]}}</ref><ref name="maorimaps">{{cite web |title=Māori Maps |url=https://maorimaps.com/map |website=maorimaps.com |publisher=Te Potiki National Trust}}</ref>
{{coord|37|44|25|S|177|40|35|E|display=title|region:NZ_type:city}}


* Te Kaha Marae and Tūkākī meeting house, is affiliated with [[Te Whānau a Te Ēhutu]].
[[Category:Populated places in the Bay of Plenty Region]]
* Maungaroa Marae and Kaiaio meeting house, is affiliated with [[Te Whānau a Kaiaio]].
* Pāhāōa Marae and Kahurautao meeting house, is affiliated with [[Te Whānau a Kahurautao]].
* Waiōrore Marae and Toihau meeting house, is affiliated with [[Te Whānau a Toihau|Te Whānau a Toihau / Hinetekahu]].


In October 2020, the Government committed $497,610 from the [[Provincial Growth Fund]] to upgrade the Pāhāōa Marae, creating 14 jobs. It also committed $1,646,820 upgrade a cluster of 6 marae, including Maungaroa Marae, creating 10 jobs.<ref name="maraepgf">{{cite web |title=Marae Announcements |url=https://www.growregions.govt.nz/assets/funding-announcements/marae-announcements.xlsx |website=growregions.govt.nz |publisher=[[Provincial Growth Fund]] |format=Excel |date=9 October 2020}}</ref>


==Demographics==
{{BayofPlenty-geo-stub}}
Statistics New Zealand describes Te Kaha as a rural settlement, which covers {{Convert|16.17|km2||abbr=on}}<ref name="Area">{{Cite web|title=ArcGIS Web Application|url=https://statsnz.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=6f49867abe464f86ac7526552fe19787|access-date=14 January 2023|website=statsnz.maps.arcgis.com}}</ref> and had an estimated population of {{NZ population data 2018|Te Kaha|y}} as of {{NZ population data 2018|||y|y||,}} with a population density of {{Decimals|{{formatnum:{{NZ population data 2018|Te Kaha|y}}|R}}/16.17|0}} people per km<sup>2</sup>. It is part of the wider [[Cape Runaway#Cape Runaway statistical area|Cape Runaway statistical area]].<ref>{{NZ census place summary 2018|cape-runaway|Cape Runaway}}</ref>

{{Historical populations|2006|303|2013|387|2018|327|percentages=pagr|align=left|source=<ref name="Census 2018"/>}}
Te Kaha had a population of 327 at the [[2018 New Zealand census]], a decrease of 60 people (−15.5%) since the [[2013 New Zealand census|2013 census]], and an increase of 24 people (7.9%) since the [[2006 New Zealand census|2006 census]]. There were 129 households, comprising 147 males and 177 females, giving a sex ratio of 0.83 males per female, with 72 people (22.0%) aged under 15 years, 54 (16.5%) aged 15 to 29, 135 (41.3%) aged 30 to 64, and 63 (19.3%) aged 65 or older.

Ethnicities were 30.3% European/[[Pākehā]], 86.2% [[Māori people|Māori]], 1.8% [[Pasifika New Zealanders|Pacific peoples]], and 0.9% [[Asian New Zealanders|Asian]]. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.

Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 33.0% had no religion, 42.2% were [[Christianity in New Zealand|Christian]], and 22.9% had [[Religion of Māori people|Māori religious beliefs]].

Of those at least 15 years old, 21 (8.2%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 66 (25.9%) people had no formal qualifications. 15 people (5.9%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 117 (45.9%) people were employed full-time, 36 (14.1%) were part-time, and 18 (7.1%) were unemployed.<ref name="Census 2018">{{NZ census 2018|7015406 and 7015407}}</ref>

==Education==

Te Kura o Te Whānau-a-Apanui is a coeducational composite (years 1–13) school with a roll of {{NZ school roll data|742|y}} students as of {{NZ school roll data|||y|y||.}}<ref>{{TKI|742|Te Kura o Te Whanau-a-Apanui}}</ref> The school opened in 2016 to replace three East Cape schools,<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/te-manu-korihi/284614/kura-closure-traumatises-local-community|title=Kura closure traumatises local community|publisher=Radio New Zealand|date=18 September 2015}}</ref> and is presently in [[Ōmaio]] while premises are being built in Te Kaha.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.ero.govt.nz/review-reports/te-kura-o-te-whanau-a-apanui-21-12-2018/|title=Te Kura o Te Whanau-a Apanui - 21/12/2018|publisher=Education Review Office|date=21 December 2018}}</ref>

==Climate==

{{Weather box|width=auto
|metric first=y
|single line=y
|collapsed = Y
|location = Te Kaha (1981–2010)
| Jan high C = 23.2
| Feb high C = 23.8
| Mar high C = 22.8
| Apr high C = 20.4
| May high C = 18.2
| Jun high C = 15.8
| Jul high C = 15.2
| Aug high C = 15.5
| Sep high C = 16.8
| Oct high C = 18.1
| Nov high C = 19.4
| Dec high C = 21.6
| year high C =
| Jan mean C = 19.2
| Feb mean C = 19.8
| Mar mean C = 18.3
| Apr mean C = 16.1
| May mean C = 14.0
| Jun mean C = 11.9
| Jul mean C = 11.1
| Aug mean C = 11.3
| Sep mean C = 12.8
| Oct mean C = 14.3
| Nov mean C = 15.6
| Dec mean C = 17.9
| year mean C =
| Jan low C = 15.3
| Feb low C = 15.8
| Mar low C = 13.9
| Apr low C = 11.9
| May low C = 9.7
| Jun low C = 8.0
| Jul low C = 7.0
| Aug low C = 7.0
| Sep low C = 8.8
| Oct low C = 10.4
| Nov low C = 11.8
| Dec low C = 14.2
| year low C =
|source 1 = NIWA<ref>{{cite web
|url = https://cliflo.niwa.co.nz/
|title = CliFlo -The National Climate Database (Agent numbers: 1691)
|publisher = NIWA
|access-date = 9 Sep 2024}}</ref>
}}

==Notable people==
* Corporal [[Willie Apiata]], recipient of the New Zealand Victoria Cross, awarded on 2 July 2007
* [[Moana-Nui-a-Kiwa Ngarimu]], recipient of the VC, awarded posthumously in October 1943
* [[Taika Waititi]], Filmmaker, actor, comedian

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{Ōpōtiki District}}
[[Category:Ōpōtiki District]]
[[Category:Populated places in the Bay of Plenty Region]]

Latest revision as of 06:36, 4 October 2024

For the warship of this name, see HMNZS Te Kaha (F77). For the stadium under construction in Christchurch, see Te Kaha (stadium).

Te Kaha
Te Kaha Bay
Te Kaha Bay
Map
Coordinates: 37°44′25″S 177°40′35″E / 37.74028°S 177.67639°E / -37.74028; 177.67639
CountryNew Zealand
RegionBay of Plenty
Territorial authorityŌpōtiki District
WardCoast Ward
CommunityCoast Community
Electorates
Government
 • Territorial authorityŌpōtiki District Council
 • Regional councilBay of Plenty Regional Council
Area
[1]
 • Total
16.17 km2 (6.24 sq mi)
Population
 (June 2024)[2]
 • Total
410
 • Density25/km2 (66/sq mi)
Te Kaha Co-op Dairy Factory

Te Kaha is a small New Zealand community situated in the Bay of Plenty near Ōpōtiki. The New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage gives a translation of "the rope" for Te Kaha.[3] The full name of Te Kaha is Te-Kahanui-A-Tikirākau. Te Kaha is a little outpost that contains a couple of dairies and the Te Kaha resort.

Marae

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The township is in the rohe (tribal area) of Te Whānau-ā-Apanui. It has four marae, affiliated with local hapū:[4][5]

In October 2020, the Government committed $497,610 from the Provincial Growth Fund to upgrade the Pāhāōa Marae, creating 14 jobs. It also committed $1,646,820 upgrade a cluster of 6 marae, including Maungaroa Marae, creating 10 jobs.[6]

Demographics

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Statistics New Zealand describes Te Kaha as a rural settlement, which covers 16.17 km2 (6.24 sq mi)[1] and had an estimated population of 410 as of June 2024,[2] with a population density of 25 people per km2. It is part of the wider Cape Runaway statistical area.[7]

Historical population
YearPop.±% p.a.
2006303—    
2013387+3.56%
2018327−3.31%
Source: [8]

Te Kaha had a population of 327 at the 2018 New Zealand census, a decrease of 60 people (−15.5%) since the 2013 census, and an increase of 24 people (7.9%) since the 2006 census. There were 129 households, comprising 147 males and 177 females, giving a sex ratio of 0.83 males per female, with 72 people (22.0%) aged under 15 years, 54 (16.5%) aged 15 to 29, 135 (41.3%) aged 30 to 64, and 63 (19.3%) aged 65 or older.

Ethnicities were 30.3% European/Pākehā, 86.2% Māori, 1.8% Pacific peoples, and 0.9% Asian. People may identify with more than one ethnicity.

Although some people chose not to answer the census's question about religious affiliation, 33.0% had no religion, 42.2% were Christian, and 22.9% had Māori religious beliefs.

Of those at least 15 years old, 21 (8.2%) people had a bachelor's or higher degree, and 66 (25.9%) people had no formal qualifications. 15 people (5.9%) earned over $70,000 compared to 17.2% nationally. The employment status of those at least 15 was that 117 (45.9%) people were employed full-time, 36 (14.1%) were part-time, and 18 (7.1%) were unemployed.[8]

Education

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Te Kura o Te Whānau-a-Apanui is a coeducational composite (years 1–13) school with a roll of 177 students as of August 2024.[9][10] The school opened in 2016 to replace three East Cape schools,[11] and is presently in Ōmaio while premises are being built in Te Kaha.[12]

Climate

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Climate data for Te Kaha (1981–2010)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 23.2
(73.8) 		23.8
(74.8) 		22.8
(73.0) 		20.4
(68.7) 		18.2
(64.8) 		15.8
(60.4) 		15.2
(59.4) 		15.5
(59.9) 		16.8
(62.2) 		18.1
(64.6) 		19.4
(66.9) 		21.6
(70.9) 		19.2
(66.6)
Daily mean °C (°F) 19.2
(66.6) 		19.8
(67.6) 		18.3
(64.9) 		16.1
(61.0) 		14.0
(57.2) 		11.9
(53.4) 		11.1
(52.0) 		11.3
(52.3) 		12.8
(55.0) 		14.3
(57.7) 		15.6
(60.1) 		17.9
(64.2) 		15.2
(59.3)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 15.3
(59.5) 		15.8
(60.4) 		13.9
(57.0) 		11.9
(53.4) 		9.7
(49.5) 		8.0
(46.4) 		7.0
(44.6) 		7.0
(44.6) 		8.8
(47.8) 		10.4
(50.7) 		11.8
(53.2) 		14.2
(57.6) 		11.1
(52.1)
Source: NIWA[13]

Notable people

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References

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  1. ^ a b "ArcGIS Web Application". statsnz.maps.arcgis.com. Retrieved 14 January 2023.
  2. ^ a b "Aotearoa Data Explorer". Statistics New Zealand. Retrieved 26 October 2024.
  3. ^ "1000 Māori place names". New Zealand Ministry for Culture and Heritage. 6 August 2019.
  4. ^ "Te Kāhui Māngai directory". tkm.govt.nz. Te Puni Kōkiri.
  5. ^ "Māori Maps". maorimaps.com. Te Potiki National Trust.
  6. ^ "Marae Announcements" (Excel). growregions.govt.nz. Provincial Growth Fund. 9 October 2020.
  7. ^ 2018 Census place summary: Cape Runaway
  8. ^ a b "Statistical area 1 dataset for 2018 Census". Statistics New Zealand. March 2020. 7015406 and 7015407.
  9. ^ "New Zealand Schools Directory". New Zealand Ministry of Education. Retrieved 17 September 2024.
  10. ^ Education Counts: Te Kura o Te Whanau-a-Apanui
  11. ^ "Kura closure traumatises local community". Radio New Zealand. 18 September 2015.
  12. ^ "Te Kura o Te Whanau-a Apanui - 21/12/2018". Education Review Office. 21 December 2018.
  13. ^ "CliFlo -The National Climate Database (Agent numbers: 1691)". NIWA. Retrieved 9 September 2024.
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